The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is situated on the banks of the River Thames between Richmond and Kew in south-west London.

The Gardens comprise 132 hectares, most of which is intensely managed, and includes a very extensive arboretum, water features, herbaceous bedding, some of the world's largest and most famous botanical glasshouses, and many historic buildings.

On 3 July 2003 the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew was officially inscribed on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.